So, my TYT MD-UV390 handheld arrived quickly from China. Now I am into DMR. Open the box. Blank stare ensues. What do I do now? Read more
Author: John VE6EY
ICOM 756PROII Table Top – Sort Of
While not really a premium shortwave receiver, my ICOM 756PROII table top was a great way to enter the 21st century of HF radio listening. Read more
My Collection of RFI Fighting Videos
If a picture is worth a thousand words, you might find my RFI fighting videos useful. When you can actually see spatial filtering work, you get motivated. Read more
Japan Radio NRD-545 Table Top Radio
As the twentieth century drew to a close, I bought my last great premium receiver from the era – the Japan Radio NRD-545 table top. What a charm. Read more
Drake R8B Table Top Receiver
If you are an older shortwave listener, you probably owned one of the wonderful R8 series radios, including the Drake R8B table top receiver. Read more
Radio Accessory Power Distribution Box
Another successful 3D printed gadget for the radio room. This time, I built an accessory power distribution box for a couple of dollars. Read more
Removing Switched Mode Power Supplies from Shack
Removing switched mode power supplies, and their attendant RFI, can be quite simple. Let’s take a look at my cheep and cheerful approach. Read more
AOR AR7030 Table Top Receiver
My AOR AR7030 table top receiver was the best listener’s radio that I have ever owned. And the most controversial, as well. Read more
JRC NRD-535D Table Top Receiver
For most of the 1990’s, the Japan Radio NRD-535D table top receiver was the best of the best, and the envy of every SWL around the world. Read more
Remembering Table Top Radios
During the late 1990’s, reading Passport to World Band Radio got me excited about premium table top radios. So, I took the plunge. Read more